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    James Hutchinson Ms. Spicer AP Literature 20 August 2010 Homer’s Timeless Truths Is Homer’s The Iliad relevant to today’s society? Is this work a timeless parable depicting universal human truths transcending time and context or merely a superbly-crafted epic poem to be studied and admired for its stylistic brilliance? Has the text endured simply because of Homer’s dramatic verse or because of the timeless human truths it conveys? Was it written to persuade readers to question the moral implications

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    Epic Heroes Essay Based on the epic adventures of The Iliad by Homer‚ Gilgamesh from the Mesopotamians‚ and Beowulf from the Anglo-Saxons‚ physical strength and leadership are both traits that are valued in epic heroes. Physical strength is vital to the existence and success of an epic hero during these times. Gilgmesh is two-thirds God‚ Achilles is the mightiest of Greek warriors‚ and Beowulf is completely invincible to the attacks of his enemies. All these characters use the strength that they

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    Iliad: Achilles Hero

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    Mitchell Williams TA: Kevin Lord HIST 1010 Paper I: The Iliad and the World of the Ancient Greeks To have the utmost strength and courage in times of adversity and despair is to possess the Greek ideal of arête. This is a notion of excellence ultimately connected with the fulfillment of purpose. In Homers epic‚ The Iliad‚ Achilles embodies the arête trait very well. Achilles is referred to as strong‚ swift and god like‚ he is the great runner and most powerful warrior of the Achaeans

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    Reading the conclusion of The Iliad was very interesting. The poet focused more on action than on conversations‚ so it was easy for the reader to imagine the events as they happened. One of the things that mostly caught my attention is the difference between Achilles and Hector regarding their last fight and death. Both characters have opposite perspectives regarding honor and respect. Before their final battle‚ Hector says to Achilles‚ “We should swear a solemn oath. With all the gods as witnesses

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    Gettysburg's Heroes

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    Most people think of the Civil War as a military battle between the North and South; and the Battle of Gettysburg as the turning point in the war. Without actual knowledge the subject‚ they do not appreciate the people that make up this historical event. The Battle of Gettysburg was an emotional roller-coaster for both the North and South. Up to this point in the Civil War‚ the Confederates had dominated the Union‚ winning any battle they participated in. At the Battle of Gettysburg Michael Shaara

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    Heroes Journey

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    Twenty-two-year-old Singer/Songwriter August Alsina was destined to be a great role model. At a young age‚ he went through more than most people go through in a lifetime. This forced him to become a strong‚ independent and successful person. When he was young‚ he was exposed to drugs‚ streets‚ and gang violence. His biological father and stepfather were crack addicts. His mother was determined to remove him from that atmosphere. They relocated to Houston‚ Texas. After being there‚ he was exposed

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    is one of the strongest heroes in Greek history. He chased hector back to troy and gathered the Trojans on the way. He is courageous because of many of the strategic decisions for the army that are made thought. He has helped the army in many ways and he has respect from a lot of people. Achilles killed Priams Jon and caused him pain but Achilles did not let anything get in his way of him doing his things. Achilles is the quintessentially heroic subject of Homer’s Iliad. He was the greatest and

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    make you a hero. Heroes can be anyone or anything‚ they can also do deadly tasks‚ or do the most simplest of things. Ancient Greek heroes would go on deadly quests defeating monsters of all shapes and sizes‚ like how Perseus slayed Medusa. Modern day heroes do things a bit differently‚ but that doesn’t make them any less of a hero. What makes a hero isn’t their appearance or the size of their arms or legs‚ but the quality of their heart. The Ancient Greek heroes and modern heroes share many of the

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    Although both works are credited to Homer‚ The Iliad and The Odyssey provide two remarkably different views on the nature of the Olympian Gods‚ their relationship to humanity‚ and the general lot of mortals throughout their all too brief lives. As a result of these differences‚ both stories end up sending contrasting messages about life in general. In the Iliad‚ the supernatural denizens of Olympus are depicted as treacherous‚ power-hungry‚ and above all temperamental beings

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    Women's Role In The Iliad

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    Much of history has been both written by men and about the affairs of men. Even so‚ women have always played an important role‚ and their roles in the ancient texts of the Bible and the Iliad provide excellent examples of women in high places. Sarah was the bearer of a child whom‚ according to the God of Genesis‚ would have offspring to rule the many nations. Andromache was wed to the crown prince of Troy‚ and‚ should the events have taken place as expected‚ would someday govern over it as queen

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